Rossville proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by nine) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Carroll Cougars. The game was the first time the Hornets have beaten the Cougars on their field since May 22, 2021.
AJ Kelley
| 05/08/25 @ Carroll | 9 |
| 05/01/25 vs Delphi Community | 7 |
| 04/12/25 vs Peru | 6 |
| 04/18/25 vs Benton Central | 4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Western | 4 |
Rossville got a great performance from AJ Kelley as he struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Kelley a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andrew Woolen, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Rossville pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Carroll, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rossville will head out to face off against Twin Lakes at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Indians will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Carroll, they will head out on the road to challenge Tri-County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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